Agenda

Cristian Casanova is a Data & AI Strategy Advisor working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, policy, and social impact. He helps organizations modernize their data ecosystems, strengthen AI policy, and adopt responsible AI to create measurable impact across global health, sustainability, and international development. 

Cristian serves as the San Francisco Lead for Young AI Leaders, the AI for Good youth community convened under the ITU. His experience spans healthcare, clean energy, EV manufacturing, utilities, and mining, working with NGOs, multilateral agencies, philanthropic foundations, and corporate leaders to apply data and AI to complex global challenges. He specializes in cloud transformation, AI-driven insights, sustainability-focused data strategies, and responsible AI frameworks that drive long-term change. He has spoken at the WSIS Forum and taken part in the India AI Impact Summit, contributing to global conversations on inclusive, responsible AI and championing youth participation in the institutions setting the rules for emerging technology.

Cristian holds Bachelors in Science from Illinois State University and a dual Masters degree in Health Informatics and Masters in Public Policy from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, grounding his work in global health systems, social impact, and economic development.

Emmanuelle serves as the Young Leader of the Paris Hub for AI for Good, where she is dedicated to advancing the ethical and sustainable development of artificial intelligence. She is currently studying LLM courses at Cardozo School of Law, New York, while completing her master’s degree in AI and Digital Law at the Catholic University of Paris. Her expertise spans key areas such as AI regulation, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property and the Ethics of Innovation, supported by her master’s thesis on the Critical Philosophy of Innovation at ESSEC Business School. With extensive experience in the legal field, Emmanuelle is deeply committed to contributing to the responsible regulation and application of AI technologies.

Her journey in advocacy began with UNICEF, where she served as a Young UNICEF Ambassador for several years. During this time, she participated in prominent global events, including the J7 Summit in Berlin, where she contributed to discussions and prepared input for Angela Merkel. She also advocated for climate action at the French Embassy in Germany as part of her work on sustainability and environmental issues. Her contributions with UNICEF covered a broad spectrum of topics, from children’s rights to climate change, reflecting her dedication to addressing complex global challenges.

In today’s rapidly advancing digital era, Emmanuelle is passionate about raising awareness of AI Law and its connection to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). She is driven by a desire to empower young people to understand AI’s complexities, risks, and transformative potential. Through her leadership and expertise, Emmanuelle aspires to shape a future where innovation aligns with ethical principles and contributes to a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Tiffany Saadé works at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and policymaking across the private and public sectors—focused on how bad actors misuse AI models for offensive cyber operations, how to protect models against that misuse, and how to embed AI into cyber defenses to harden critical infrastructure.

She is currently at Cisco as a Product Manager and Threat Intel for AI Defense. Her work includes model-misuse threat mapping, LLM red-teaming and evaluation, secure-by-design controls for AI features. Tiffany earned her Master’s in Cyber Policy & Security from Stanford, specializing in AI governance, privacy, and national security, and she TAs Alex Stamos’s cybersecurity course.

Tiffany has published 18+ reports and analytical pieces on AI security and cybersecurity, bridging technical risk and policy frameworks. She serves as an advisor on AI governance and cybersecurity to Lebanon’s Ministry of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence, contributing to the country’s first national AI strategy and capacity-building. In recognition of her contributions, she was granted a U.S. O-1A visa for individuals of extraordinary ability in science and business, specifically for advancing AI security and cyber policy.